Typical Accountabilities:
• Supports or leads multiple Government Affairs projects to maximise the effectiveness of interactions with regulatory bodies and government officials

• May lead research team or carry out more complex research in specific areas of government relations, legislation or regulation relying on own expertise in the field

• Communicates research findings to Brand teams and helps brand leaders develop appropriate responses and incorporate legislative and regulatory changes into their brand strategies

• Follows developments in managed markets and may contribute to developing managed market strategies

• Owns some relationships with government and regulatory officials, while playing a supporting role in interactions with key external government contacts

• Prepares briefs and other documents aimed at influencing government and regulatory developments and channels these through a network of public sector contacts

• May oversee the regulatory submissions of one or more products, ensuring all documentation and evidence is properly prepared to maximise likelihood of success

• Collaborates with other colleagues within Government Relations functions to share best practices, key contacts, intellectual capital and emerging issues

• May have some budgetary responsibility


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0
• Matrix Manager – (projects/dotted line)

What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Government Relations, Communications or related field; Some experience in Government Relations; Some experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Desirable: Experience managing other employees and leading project teams; Knowledge and experience of managed markets

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Colleagues throughout Corporate Affairs function; Brand leaders; Colleagues in Managed Markets functions
• External (to AZ): Government and regulatory officials; Lobbyists